I had hoped that rompers were going to be the next boyfriend jean: a style pushed for a season (or three) by designers, adopted by a number of super-svelte celebrities, but generally rejected by the public (look at the clearance rack at any denim purveyor and you will find those schlumpy, holey jeans in residence). Unfortunately, it looks like rompers are actually like the skinny jean. A trend originally bemoaned by many, but eventually accepted as part of mainstream women's wear. Sigh.

Jessica Grose is a frequent Slate contributor and the author of the novel Sad Desk Salad. Follow her on Twitter.